Dr. Joshua Hornstein is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He obtained his medical school training at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and performed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and sports health. Dr. Hornstein honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Hornstein's hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Francis Hospital, Capital Health, and St. Mary Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Edward Armbruster is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery, total elbow replacement, and total shoulder replacement. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Armbruster takes. He attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine for residency. Dr. Armbruster speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System, Capital Health, and St. Mary Medical Center. He has an open panel.

Dr. Paul Codjoe's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Codjoe graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and then he performed his residency at Temple University Hospital. His areas of expertise include knee problems, rotator cuff surgery, and closed reduction. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Codjoe takes. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Princeton HealthCare System, Capital Health, and St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Codjoe is accepting new patients.

Dr. Keith Crivello's areas of specialization are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff surgery, and closed reduction. Dr. Crivello is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at Boston University School of Medicine and performed his residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Capital Health, Princeton HealthCare System, and St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Crivello is open to new patients.

Dr. John Nolan specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Nolan has a 3.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Nolan include knee problems, total hip replacement, and sports injuries. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Princeton HealthCare System, Capital Health, and St. Mary Medical Center. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, TRICARE, and more. He is open to new patients. Dr. Nolan graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and then he performed his residency at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and a hospital affiliated with MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Allegheny University.

Dr. Fredric Kleinbart is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. His clinical interests include knee problems, closed reduction, and ankle problems. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Kleinbart is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Kleinbart completed residency programs at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and Kings County Hospital Center. His professional affiliations include Princeton HealthCare System, Capital Health, and St. Mary Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Hari Bezwada is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Princeton, NJ, Ewing, NJ, and Monroe Township, NJ. Clinical interests for Dr. Bezwada include knee problems, hip replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Bezwada is professionally affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System and Capital Health. Before performing his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with Drexel University, Dr. Bezwada attended Albany Medical College for medical school. Dr. Bezwada has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Devon Health Services, and Aetna HSA are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Bezwada takes.

Dr. Stephen Cairone practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated 2.0 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Cairone's areas of expertise include scoliosis, minimally invasive spine surgery, and carpal tunnel syndrome. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Cairone obtained his medical school training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Capital Health, Princeton HealthCare System, and St. Mary Medical Center. He is open to new patients.

Dr. David Eingorn's specialty is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Eingorn include knee problems, rotator cuff surgery, and shoulder problems. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Eingorn is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. Before completing his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Eingorn attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Eingorn is affiliated with Capital Health, Princeton HealthCare System, and St. Mary Medical Center. He has an open panel.

Dr. Michael Ast's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Ast's clinical interests: knee problems, revision arthroplasty (joint revision), and total hip replacement. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. After completing medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Capital Health, Princeton HealthCare System, and St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Ast is open to new patients.

Dr. David Hardeski's area of specialization is orthopedic trauma. Dr. Hardeski's areas of expertise include the following: cancer, closed reduction, and ankle problems. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine. He trained at Maimonides Medical Center for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Capital Health, Princeton HealthCare System, and St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Hardeski has an open panel.

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What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Arthroscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive joint surgery that can be used to both diagnose and treat problems within a joint. It is most commonly performed by orthopedic surgeons on six main joints: the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and wrist. Arthroscopy uses very small incisions, so recovery is generally quicker and the risk of infection is lower than with traditional joint surgery.

Arthroscopic surgery consists of two separate procedures. The first part, where the joint is examined and any problems are diagnosed, is called arthroscopy. If surgery is performed at the same time, it is called arthroscopic surgery. Because the two procedures take place together, sometimes these terms are used interchangeably.

During arthroscopic surgery, a small incision is made and a thin probe the width of a toothpick is inserted directly into the center of the affected joint. This probe contains a camera and fiber optic lights to illuminate the joint space. The surgeon can then look at the joint, make a diagnosis, and decide if the problem can be treated. If it can, two more small incisions will be made, and narrow tubes with tiny instruments at the tip will be inserted into the joint along with the camera. The surgeon uses the camera to guide the operation within the joint. Then all of the instruments and tubes are removed, the incisions are bandaged, and the patient can recover.

Arthroscopic surgery is not appropriate for every joint disorder, but it can be used to treat a number of them, including:

Inflammation of the joint, for example, synovitis or arthritis

Injuries, such as rotator cuff tears, ACL tears, or a torn meniscus in the knee

Bone spurs

Infections

Scar tissue within the joint

When more conservative treatment methods are not able to control pain in a joint any longer, arthroscopy is often the next step to examine and treat joint problems.